For more than 25 years, Cuba has been modelling its food production on agroecology and applying organic agriculture to a multitude of small-scale projects. It's time we took note.
Cuban Revolution
The world has much to learn from Cuba's agroecological revolution
When Fidel Castro died on November 25, the amount of negative press in Canadian media about his contribution and the revolution he led was incredible. Perhaps because of Trump's election in the United States a few weeks before, the spillover of U.S. journalistic drivel regarding all things Cuba, and the herd mentality of Canadian reporters, it became de rigueur to make unsubstantiated statements, repeatedly.
It was more than a little embarrassing and aggravating if you are a Cuba watcher, as I am. I had not quite anticipated such disrespect, at least not here in Canada.
Not Rex: Farewell to Fidel Castro
History is not over, but a major player has passed on. Fidel Castro dedicated his life to fighting imperialism that reduced South American nations to banana republics run by U.S. corporations.
Farewell, Fidel.
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Meeting Castro: Harper fails history, feigns support for democracy
Stephen Harper met Cuban President Raúl Castro at the Summit of the Americas in Panama City last weekend. Officials called it a "pull aside" to signify it was not a formal sit-down meeting, but the prime minister still described it as "a long and detailed" conversation.
If Stephen Harper has gotten his way, Cuba would still be uninvited to the regular get-togethers of heads of government, held under the auspices of the Organization of American States (OAS).
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Women and the Cuban Revolution: A Revolution Within the Revolution
Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 6:00pm
Location
Vancouver Public Library - Peter Kaye room
350 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada
49° 16' 46.938" N, 123° 6' 56.25" W
See map: Google Maps
Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba (VCSC)
~ * ~ CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2015! ~ * ~
WOMEN & THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
A Revolution Within the Revolution
Film, Live Music & Poetry
>> An evening featuring political and cultural presentations from women around the world!
The Cuban revolution of 1959 opened a new era for Cuban women, which
Fidel Castro in 1966 stated “has meant a double liberation” for women,
“who were discriminated against not only as workers but also as
women.” Under the Cuban revolution women have advanced the struggle
for women's rights, starting immediately after the triumph of the
Africa Called, Cuba Answered: Ebola, the Cuban Revolution and African Liberation
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 7:00pm
Location
Dalhousie University
6100 University Avenue
Halifax, NS
Canada
44° 38' 13.9416" N, 63° 35' 17.628" W
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In 2014, the small island nation of Cuba responded without hesitation to the Ebola epidemic in the West African nations of Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone. The Cuban medical mission is by far the largest sent by any country. Standing side-by-side with the peoples of West Africa, 461 Cuban doctors and nurses -- chosen from more than 15,000 volunteers -- have gone to West Africa and joined the struggle against Ebola. Havana’s contribution is to be contrasted with that of Washington, which dispatched thousands of soldiers, instead of more desperately needed healthcare personnel and resources.
New Year's Eve party celebrating 56 years of the Cuban Revolution!
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 - 8:00pm
Location
Victoria Drive Community Hall
2026 East 43rd Ave (@Victoria Dr.)
Vancouver, BC
Canada
49° 13' 52.428" N, 123° 3' 56.0844" W
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~ La versión en español sigue la versión en inglés ~
STRUGGLE, REVOLUTION, JOY & DANCE!
>> 10th Annual New Year's Eve Party!
>> CELEBRATE 56 YEARS OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTION!
Delicious food, drinks, live music, a salsa dance lesson, DJ & all the
dancing possible!
Come ring in the New Year with friends & supporters of the Cuban Revolution!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31
Doors @ 8pm
Victoria Drive Community Hall
2026 East 43rd Ave (@Victoria Dr.)
Vancouver, Canada
FEATURING:
* DJ 100FUEGOS – Last year's sensation! Spinning favourites from Cuba,
Latin America & around the world!
* MARIA MELENDEZ – Latin-American classics from a multi-talented
Cuban New Year's Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 - 8:00pm
Location
Victoria Drive Community Hall
2026 E. 43rd, Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
Canada
See map: Google Maps
Celebrate New Year's Eve and 55 years of the Cuban Revolution. Organized by Vancouver Communities in Solidarity With Cuba.
Fifth International Che Guevara Conference
Monday, November 5, 2012 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Various, BC
Canada
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5th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHE GUEVARA CONFERENCE - CANADA
“Cuba’s Economic Reforms: Capitalism or Socialism”
November 2-5, 2012
Vancouver & Kamloops, BC, CANADA
Featuring:
DR. ALEIDA GUEVARA - Havana, Cuba
Cuban revolutionary leader, a pediatrician, prominent writer, author of the
book, “Chavez, Venezuela and the New Latin America” and daughter of the
legendary Ernesto Che Guevara.
4 DAYS OF CONFERENCE – FREE ENTRANCE:
((1)) FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2
DAY 1 Special Evening for the 5 Cuban Heroes
7pm
MT. PLEASANT NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
800 East Broadway Ave
(1 block east of Fraser St. & Broadway Ave)
Vancouver, BC, Canada
CELEBRATE THE JULY 26th MOVEMENT - MONCADA DAY & THE GAINS OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTION!
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CELEBRATE THE JULY 26th MOVEMENT - MONCADA DAY
&
THE GAINS OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTION!
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~ Film! ~ Speakers! ~ Live Music! ~ Poetry!
THURSDAY JULY 26, 2012
JOE’S CAFÉ
(in the Large North Hall)
1150 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, Canada
7pm
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